Taylor v. Auditor General

The superior court of the city of Grand Rapids was created by, and organized pursuant to, PA 1875, No 49. The Constitution of 1850 then in force and effect provided in article 6, § 1, thereof that:

“The judicial power is vested in one Supreme Court, in circuit courts, in probate courts, and in justices of the peace. Municipal courts of civil and criminal jurisdiction may be established by the legislature in cities.”

That the legislative action was taken pursuant to the permissive authority granted by the provision quoted of the then fundamental law of the State is apparent. The statute was…